Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom

Frank Viola

Jun 2018 · Baker Books

About this eBook

Why does the allegiance that radical terrorists give to their false cause exceed the allegiance that most Christians today give to Jesus Christ?

In Insurgence, bestselling author Frank Viola presents a radical proposal for Christians. Namely, that we have lost the explosive, earthshaking gospel of the kingdom that Jesus, Paul, and the other apostles preached. Viola argues that we've lost this dynamic, titanic, living gospel and exchanged it for a gospel of religious duty or permissiveness and "easy believism."

In today's politically charged era, Christians on the progressive left as well as the conservative right both equate their particular viewpoints with the kingdom of God. Viola challenges and dismantles these perspectives, offering a fresh and revolutionary look at the gospel of the kingdom.

Viola writes with gripping power, challenging Christians to embrace an unparalleled allegiance to Jesus Christ and his kingdom. This high-octane message is being reclaimed today, launching a spiritual insurgence.

Ratings and reviews

About 50 years ago I read a book by Winkie Pratney, called Youth Aflame, which had a large impact on my life as a young Christian. Fast forward to the present time, and this book appears, which I both bought and have read. Albeit I'm in my 70s, and having real this book, I can say it has had a huge impact on my life. The chapters are short, but one cannot call them "sound bites," as they contain information that can only be describe as deep. It had taken me nearly a year to read this book, and the reason is that it caused me to do some real deep and serious thinking. Finally, this book is not for the faint of heart, as it will challenge one to the core.

I'm not done reading this book, but so far it's so enlightening and packed with deep insights on the Kingdom of God.

About the author

Frank Viola has helped thousands of people around the world to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and enter into a more vibrant and authentic experience of church. His mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. Viola has written many books on these themes, including God's Favorite Place on Earth, From Eternity to Here, and Jesus Manifesto (with Leonard Sweet). His blog, frankviola.org, is rated as one of the most popular in Christian circles today.